Calendar Of Events Events

The Florida Association for Women, Miami-Dade Chapter, will present a kick-off party in anticipation of their annual fundraiser, "Carnaval: For the Love of Children." Event will include art, Asian cuisine and discounted admission to the annual fundraiser. 6-8:30 p.m. at the Bernice Steinbaum Gallery, 3550 N Miami Ave., Miami. RSVP required. $15. Details: (305) 770-4892.

ART & DESIGN NIGHT

The second Thursday of every month, the retailers and galleries in Miami’s Design District extend their hours until 9 p.m. for Art and Design Night, featuring exhibitions, cocktails, live music and special events. Between N Miami Avenue and NE Second Avenue, 39th Street and 40th Street. Details: (305) 573-9797 or www.designmiami.com.

Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa will host Living the Dream, a gala celebrating the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. Event will feature dinner, dancing and a reception with guest speaker Yolanda King. The celebration continues through the weekend with Saturday Fun Day at Hollywood PAL and a Sunday Memorial and Tribute at Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center. 6-10 p.m. at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, 3555 S Ocean Dr., Hollywood. RSVP required. $75. Details: (954) 921-3404.

Saturday 1/15

HISTORY SEMINAR

A three-part series of seminars on oral history and how to save your own history. Participants will learn about oral history and the techniques of recording and preserving personal experiences. Dr. Gregory Bush, director of the Institute for Public History at the University of Miami, will lead the seminar. 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 15, Jan. 22, Jan. 29 at the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. Registration required. $30 museum members; $35 nonmembers; $10 discount for students and groups (10 or more). Details: (305) 375-1621 or www.historical-museum.org.

Barnes & Noble will host a lecture and book signing by author Briton Minshall for his new book, "Ring of Angels." The book tells of his personal experiences as a frequent visitor to the impoverished areas of Haiti and his interactions with the Haitian people. 3-6 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 152 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-4152.

The National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts will honor Mikhail Baryshnikov at the annual Affair of the Arts performance and gala. The gala will also honor up to 125 high-school senior national winners of the ARTS program. 6:30 p.m. at Collins Park Cultural Center, 22nd Street and Liberty Avenue, Miami Beach. $1,000-$500. Details: Pilar Pava, (305) 377-1140 or pilar@nfaa.org.

Wednesday 1/19

CHAMPAGNE SOIREE

The Bass Museum of Art will host a Roaring ’20s Champagne Soiree fundraiser. Event will include a silent auction. Featuring Desmond Child, who will perform with students and faculty from the University of Miami Frost School of Music. Prizes will be awarded for best Art Deco period costumes. 8-10:30 p.m. at the Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. $20 members; $25 others. Details: (305) 673-7530, ext. 1003.

The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce will host its Coconut Ball in honor of the return of chamber President Lettie J. Bien from Iraq. The event is black-tie with a tropical theme. 7 p.m. at Country Club of Coral Gables, 997 N Greenway Dr., Coral Gables. RSVP by Tuesday. $100 members; $125 nonmembers. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.

FIESTA TROPICAL

The Wolfsonian presents Cuba Fiesta Tropical: After-Party. The event will honor Bacardi for its contribution and support of international design and architecture. The evening will include Cuban music and food. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Bacardi’s Miami headquarters, 2100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. $60 before Jan. 20; $75 at the door. Details: Lisa Bowser, (305) 663-5307 or lbowser@chasemiami.com.